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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 174.94 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 174.94 and 89.30 is: 133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 174.94 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/174.94 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 174.94 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 15,622.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,622.14/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.66

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